by emilyhessenthaler | Jul 31, 2020 | Firm News
On July 9th, I received an email from the Court’s clerk that stated the following: “This will be held in person. [Judge] expects everyone, including the parties, to appear masked up and ready to proceed to a hearing.” This was the first in-person hearing that I had...
by leisenberg | Jun 29, 2020 | Firm News
During these unique and difficult times, it has been extremely important to adapt all elements of my practice to this new, increasingly virtual reality. One area of my practice that has been turned upside down by COVID-19 is the mediation process. Fortunately,...
On behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Mar 16, 2020 | Firm News
You and your spouse may no longer see eye to eye, and other events may have made it clear that divorce is the only way to move forward. With much of the process unknown, you are not sure how things will end up for you, especially because you left your profession years...
On behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Feb 29, 2020 | Firm News
There is no doubt that an unmarried mother in Michigan has full legal custody of her child. When a child is born within a marriage, again, there is no question of parental rights: the mother’s spouse has automatic equal custody. For unmarried fathers, however, the...
On behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Dec 17, 2019 | Firm News
After the dust settles in your child custody case and the judge orders child support, you may feel relief. Unfortunately, for many Michigan parents, child support payments may become overdue. If your ex-spouse does not pay his or her fair share, do you have any...
On behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Dec 16, 2019 | Firm News
For all of the elements that you may have been anticipating going into your divorce proceedings in Birmingham, dividing up your ex-spouse’s 401k may not have been one of them. Yes, retirement accounts are often viewed as personal assets, yet the contributions made to...
On behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Dec 6, 2019 | Firm News
When Michigan couples decide to divorce, it affects not only the spouses but also their children. The psychological impact of divorce on children is a well-studied phenomenon. It may help to understand what your children could go through and how you can minimize the...
On behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Dec 4, 2019 | Firm News
Michigan couples contemplating divorce may get mixed messages on how to proceed. Whether it involves dividing assets or time with children or both, fighting between the parties may stall proceedings and progress. The attorneys and staff at Eisenberg & Spilman...
On behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Nov 22, 2019 | Firm News
Most people have heard of prenuptial agreements, but if you are heading toward a high-asset divorce, it is likely a little late to be forming one of those at this point. However, more and more couples in Michigan and across the United States are seeing the benefits of...
On behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Nov 22, 2019 | Firm News
Divorce is no picnic for the people going through it, but it is not only the couples themselves that are affected by this process. Children can become pawns in divorce and this can be very difficult for them. In order for your children to successfully cope and manage...
